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Hamilton, General
Burgh (Medieval)
Site Name Hamilton, General
Classification Burgh (Medieval)
Canmore ID 74502
Site Number NS75NW 44
NGR NS 72 55
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/74502
- Council South Lanarkshire
- Parish Hamilton (South Lanarkshire)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Hamilton
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS75NW 44 72 55
In existence as a burgh of barony in 1475; ineffectively erected as royal burgh in 1549. Became a burgh of regality in 1669.
G S Pryde 1965.
Photographic Record (1865 - 1867)
Photograph album with photos compiled and photographed by J McGhie, Hamilton.
